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title: "Sports Clothing and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b701"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH"
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# Sports Clothing and Associated Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b701

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has initiated a procurement process for "Sports Clothing and Associated Services" under an open procedure, aiming to enhance its sports brand and identity. The contract is valued at £400,000 and pertains to the supply of sportswear, including competition kits and leisurewear for students and staff. The tender period concluded on 2nd July 2021, with the award announcement on the same day. This procurement primarily targets local suppliers, as the majority of operations must be fulfilled from within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sportswear and related services, particularly those with experience in educational or community-focused apparel. Businesses capable of providing a quick turnaround to meet tight university sporting timelines will have an advantage. Additionally, suppliers who can establish a reliable account management structure to handle customer engagement and product issues are likely to thrive in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

The new University sports centre is a catalyst for reviewing many areas of our service, brand and identity being a key area under review. As part of this exercise considerable time has been spent reviewing sports club structures, identity, ownership and aspirations for the general development of sport within the university. As a result, and after consultation with its students, we are looking to award a joint contract for the provision of staff sports clothing, competition kit for sports teams under the Portsmouth Sport identity and a branded leisurewear range for the general university population. We are seeking a single clothing supplier and creating a stronger sport identity. Our aim is to develop a stronger sense of pride and association to the university if wearing a bespoke branded kit that is consistent across all teams.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of kit has proved problematic for the University because of the nature of University sport deadlines in consideration to student arrivals, trials and fixtures. There is a relatively short window where a first year student will be accepted onto a team and be required to play a fixture. UOP will work with the supplier to ensure that the demand at this point can be met. This will include the pre-order of some technical kit based on predictions by UOP. Stock must be held by the supplier offsite within the UK on all items for the duration of the contract period. The university will not be liable for any held stock remaining at the end of the contract period.We are looking for a good quality student experience led by the supplier. The university will not engage with any returns or complaints regarding purchases, this must be dealt with by the named account manager and support team in an agreed timely fashion.

Renewal: The contracted maybe re-tendered at the end of it's term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027390-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KITLOCKER.COM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18412000 - Sportswear

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027390-2021
- 1 Jun 2021 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012175-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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